A Process of Elimination

Many times the many different options that exist in the world of treating migraine headaches can completely overwhelm the migraine sufferer. However, this shouldn’t become overwhelming. The key to finding the best form of treatment for migraine headaches is often through the process of elimination, or the trial and error method, in which each individual sufferer of migraine headaches finds what works for them on a personal level for relief and prevention of their own migraine headaches. In other words, there is no one size fits all approach to the treatment of migraine headaches, each individual who suffers from migraine headaches will have their own unique set of personal triggers, warning signs, and symptoms, which would lead to the assumption that each sufferer of migraine headaches should also seek to find their own personal treatment which will allow them to find the most relief and prevention of migraine headaches in the future. However, each treatment option should be tried one at time, using a process of elimination, in order to pinpoint which treatment will work best for their own migraine headaches.

Some of the Options

Listed below are some of the most common treatment options for migraine headaches. The use of all of them is not normally necessary, but finding a treatment option (or combination of treatments) that will work best on an individual level will provide the most relief and prevention capabilities for migraine headaches.

• Prescription Medications – the most common prescription medications that are used for migraine headaches are commonly categorized into two separate groups either preventive medications or pain relieving medications. Preventative medications used for migraine headaches are commonly Antidepressants, Anti-seizure drugs, as well as cardiovascular drugs. The purpose of preventative medications is to help reduce the severity, frequency as well as length of migraine headaches. However, sometimes these medications do not always work and they can cause negative side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, cramps, diarrhea, as well as hair loss. On the other hand pain relieving medications usually include the use of Triptans, Anti-nausea medications, Opiates, Ergots, and even Dexamethasone. The pain relieving medicaionts will help to reduce and eliminate the symptom of migraine headaches quickly once the migraine headaches has begun, however they can cause many negative side effects such as dizziness, nausea, and muscle weakness. These forms of pain medication are also not recommended for those who may be at risk for heart attacks or stroke.
• Aromatherapy – there are several aromatherapies which can help to reduce the severity and intensity of migraine headaches. Some options include Roman chamomile, lavender, grape seed oil, peanut oil, sweet almond oil, marjoram, as well as olive oil. Of course there are different recipe’s or “blends” that are recommended for the relief of migraine headaches but the use of aromatherapy has been successful in providing beneficial relief to those who suffer from migraine headaches.
• Chiropractic Care – also known as spinal manipulation can be an excellent form of treatment and prevention for migraine headaches. Many times migraine headaches can be caused by improper alignment of the spinal column and chiropractic care can allow for proper re-alignment to occur thus providing relief from migraine headaches. Studies have shown that those who chose chiropractic care as an option for migraine relief reported more than a 90% reduction in their migraine headaches.
• Massage Therapy – can help to relive stress and tension that are common causes of migraine headaches. A properly trained massage therapist can help the body to relax and the muscles around the head, neck, and shoulder to release tension which can provide migraine relief and prevention.
• Biofeedback – is a type of treatment for migraine headaches that uses a technique to help the migraine suffer learn stress reduction skills by providing information (referred to as the feedback) in regards to muscle tension, brain waves, skin temperature in order to result in long term relief and treatment of migraine headaches.
• Supplemental Treatment – the use of supplemental treatment for the relief and prevention of migraine headaches has been around for centuries and is an excellent alternative to the use of prescription medications because supplements do not cause any negative side effects nor are they habit forming. Some of the supplements commonly used for the treatment of migraine headaches include Magnesium, Riboflavin, Coenzyme Q10, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, as well as Vitamin B12, Melatonin, and Alpha Lipoic Acid.

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